Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesadventure on the banks of the River Shannon. Located beside scenic Lough Bofin, close to the villages of Rooskey and Dromod, County Roscommon, Shannon River Adventure offers many fun filled water and land based.
Why it matchesEnjoy family activities at Halloween HQ, creative workshops, live performances and the Fire & Shadows Procession.
Why it matchesThe Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, offers a wide range of fun fitness classes to choose from, including boxercise, pilates, and indoor cycling.
Why it matchesDrop in and enjoy a packed programme of creative activities and live entertainment, including arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, music, and the ever-popular Bug & Reptile Zoo.
Why it matchesFenagh Visitor Centre, in County Leitrim, has an indoor soft play centre, coffee shop and heritage centre.
Why it matchesThis welcoming, quaint and curious centre is in an old schoolhouse built in 1898.
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Why it matchesBoat hire with Shannon River Boat Hire offers a gateway to Ireland's enchanting waterways.
Why it matchesStep back in time and experience the enchantment and allure of an Irish narrow gauge railway.
Why it matchesRooskey Rambling Bog Walks Purple Loop is a 13.1 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesCycle Tours Ireland is a family run business that offers guided and self guided multiday tour packages from the central location of County Longford.
Why it matchesMidlands Cycle Hub is well-positioned to offer traffic-free cycling along the Royal Canal Greenway.
Why it matchesSt. Mel’s Cathedral was founded in 1840. On Christmas Day 2009, it suffered from a catastrophic accidental fire.
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